City of Pickering
Ferene Navarra has a diverse background in economic development, digital media, and marketing. With experience at companies like City of Pickering, Burlington Economic Development, and Business Advisory Centre Durham, Ferene has worked in roles such as Economic Development Associate and Small Business Digital Support Specialist. Holding degrees from University of Waterloo and Ryerson University in Economic Development and Bachelor of Commerce with a Digital Media Major and International Business Minor, Ferene has a strong educational foundation to support their career in various industries.
City of Pickering
Pickering (population 99,200) is a welcoming and safe community, ideal for raising a family, starting and growing a business, and developing your career. An award-winning municipality, the City provides an unprecedented quality of life, has the highest diversity rate in Durham, and continues to attract residents and businesses from all over the world. Situated along the western edge of Durham Region, Pickering borders the City of Toronto, Markham, and Rouge National Park. Pickering has direct access to major highways, an educated and skilled labour force, exceptional infrastructure for business, prime employment lands, and a supportive municipal government. The City is comprised of ten departments: - Office of the CAO (Customer Care Centre and Public Affairs & Corporate Communications) -City Development -Community Services -Corporate Services -Economic Development & Strategic Projects -Engineering Services -Finance -Fire Services -Human Resources -Operations The City is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment, and respect among all employees and community members. We recognize and value that diverse perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and lived experiences contribute to the growth and strength of the organization and community. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving communities including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and other diverse communities. The City’s dedicated staff are guided by core values and corporate priorities, which fuel an inclusive culture and encourage teamwork, customer service excellence, and personal and professional growth. The City provides a competitive compensation package (hybrid remote schedule, benefits, OMERS pension plan) with a focus on workplace wellness. Explore the City’s career opportunities and see how you can make a difference!